Political Game between Cuba and the USA

1. INTRODUCTION Before I came to New Zealand I have spent six months in Miami, Florida in the United States of America. While I was there during “Thanksgiving” (24th of November 1999) Elian Gonzalez was found in the sea and picked up by a fish-boat of the United States (further abbreviated as U.S.). Elian was placed in his cousin’s family and the relatives started a lawsuit to get the custody over Elian. He has been …

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